Molly Godley
Multimedia Journalist
Albany, GA
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Molly joined the news team in January 2021 and is a multimedia journalist reporting on crime and court at WALB. Molly was born and raised in Columbia, South Carolina, the state's capital. Molly graduated from the University of South Carolina in 2020. She graduated with a bachelor’s degree in broadcast journalism and a minor in political science. Molly interned with WACH Fox news, a station in Columbia. She also was a part of Carolina News, a student-run newsroom with the University of South Carolina. There, she gained experience in producing, editing and reporting. Her passion for news came when she began middle school and started watching political news. Molly loves the beach, spending time with friends and family, as well hanging out with her chihuahua Louis. She is extremely excited to be a part of the Albany community and the WALB team. She looks forward to getting to know the area and community more.
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Dietzel's mom said not knowing has been the hardest thing to cope with.
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Phoebe officials said this addition will help patients with severe sicknesses, like cancer, get their medications quicker.
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A two-day event celebrating the 31st anniversary of the Americans With Disabilities Act starts on Friday.
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A judge denied a motion to dismiss an indictment in a death penalty case involving a triple homicide.
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“Be prepared to talk with employers. Come prepared to fill out applications, bring a resume. If they don’t have a resume that’s okay, come on. We want to help you get connected and find a job!” said Beth-Willis.
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Dougherty County EMS has also upped its pay to attract more paramedics to the county.
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Vice President for University Advancement John Crawford says the program will encourage them to stay in South Georgia.
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CEO of Turning Point Hospital, Judy Payne, said one in five people suffer from a mental health disorder, two thirds of them don’t get treatment.
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The Georgia Chamber of Commerce is working to help economic development and South Georgia’s workforce.
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Walmart may soon run off solar energy. That’s if the Albany leaders choose to participate in a Walmart solar initiative.
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Sue Else, CEO of Girl Scouts of Historic Georgia, said she thinks the decline in getting and keeping members was because of virtual fatigue.
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The state and the defense did not set a time for trial at Thursday’s hearing but did set a 30-day deadline for discovery in the case.
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The Fitzgerald-Ben Hill Chamber of Commerce plans to host more job fairs soon.
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Keyante Greene now faces the death penalty in both Berrien and Atkinson Counties. This is in the murder case of Wayne and Mercedes Hackle and Bobbielynn Moore.
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Marvin Laster said nearly 90% of the young people they serve receive some type of scholarship to attend.
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July 23rd and 24th, they’re celebrating the 31st Anniversary of the Americans With Disabilities Act.
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The Chamber CEO and President Melissa Dark said positions are available with big industries, small businesses, nonprofits, and in the medical field.
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They said these mobile units will help them serve more patients.
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Eight students were able to show off their new skills on Friday as the “Hook A Kid On Golf” program ended.
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Emergency doctors said it’s common during the summer to see more injuries from distracted driving crashes because more people are traveling. Something new they’re seeing is more severe injuries than usual.
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Swim lessons are at Driskell Pool, 1021 S. McKinley Street.
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An Albany business, that has been a part of the community for 8 years, is bringing new technology to stay open longer.
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The Albany Boys & Girls Club gave out nearly $15,000 dollars in scholarships this year.
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According to a GBI face sheet, the driver, who has been identified as Antwain Wade, tried to hit the deputy’s car during the chase.
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Chief Michael Persley said some things to remember when going to the event is if you arrive in a group, leave in a group.
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Dougherty County EMS said when preparing for potential storms be sure to prepare beforehand.
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Dougherty County EMS said one of the biggest issues they face during the holiday is heat exhaustion.
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They saw more than 200 students their first month open. About 76% of them needed glasses.
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Dougherty County Sheriff’s Office Chief Deputy Terron Hayes said this camp helps kids build relationships and friendships with law enforcement.
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Irwin EMC is investing nearly $50 million to bring more broadband into those eight counties.
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Major animals and insects to look out for in the summer are snakes, mosquitoes and ticks.
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“A lot of my elders are here a lot of young people that I know are here. So, I wanted to give back to the community. Help the economy and push poverty levels to lower numbers.” said White.
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Police chiefs from the Albany Police Department, Dougherty County Police Department and other law enforcement agencies will be speaking on campus about their relations with the community.
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A verdict was reached in a Lee County murder trial Friday afternoon.
Jeffrey Potter, 52, was hit with a blunt object in April 2020. He spent 28 days in the hospital on life support before he died. His neighbor, 22-year-old Matthew Hunter was charged with murder in connection to his death.
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The budget for the Dougherty County Coroner’s Office is working its way to commissioners for a vote.
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Early intervention was a top priority not only in southwest Georgia but the entire state.
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A crash that happened around 5 p.m. Thursday on I-75 ended with one man dead.
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Historian W. Frank Wilson said it’s important to remember history, so it doesn’t repeat itself.
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CORE CEO Lynn Durham’s battle and win against cancer are some of the reasons she wanted to spread awareness about cancer care.
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W. Frank Wilson said he was very upset that this building could be torn down. Now, he and some of his friends are doing something in hopes to stop the demolition.
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Fifty young people from Fairhope, Ala. spent their week cleaning up around Albany.
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They’re studying the types of species that help with recovering and conserving the river.
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A food drive that started because of the pandemic is going to continue until the end of 2021. The reason? The need is still here in Albany, according to the YMCA.
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As temperatures go up, so does your power bill, but there are things you can do to help save yourself some money during the warmer weather.
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The Albany Police Department is encouraging people to do a “9 pm routine.”This is a checklist reminding people to lock up, close home windows, tidy up their vehicles, close the garage door and turn on their lights outside.
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Currently, details are limited because the case is still under investigation.
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Experts said lower COVID-19 numbers are evidence vaccines are working, but they also said new cases show the virus is still spreading.
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Albany police want your help identifying two people they believe are responsible for more than 10 car burglaries.